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Former PM Requests More Investment from South Korea

PHNOM PENH: Former Prime Minister Hun Sen asked the Lotte Corporation, a South Korean multinational corporation and the fifth largest company in the South Korea, to increase its investment in Cambodia.

Bayon Temple Platform Restoration Nears Completion

ANGKOR: The restoration team of the Department of Conservation of Monuments and Preventive Archaeology of the APSARA National Authority has nearly completed the restoration of Bayon Temple’s southwest…

Westerdam Returns with Nearly 2,000 on Board

SIHANOUKVILLE: The famous Westerdam cruise ship that was granted a safe haven in Cambodia during the Covid outbreak has returned yet again with nearly 2,000 on board.

Colonial Style Bridge in Battambang Turns 108

BATTAMBANG: Nine years after the French established power in Battambang in 1907, they built a bridge in honor of the governor of French Indochina, the Pont du Albert Sarraut.

Archaeologists Working to Restore Pond at Bayon Temple

ANGKOR: Archaeologists from the APSARA National Authority are conducting excavations in the southeastern part of the Bayon Temple, to study the sediments and size of what is believed to be an ancient…

Kep Authorities Replace Beer Ads with Cambodian Flags

KEP: The Cambodian government has recently launched multiple campaigns against alcohol abuse and normalization. Last week, the PM called for an end to women and children appearing in alcohol ads, while…

PM Urges Military Modernization for Self-Defense

PHNOM PENH: Prime Minister Hun Manet stressed the need for Cambodia’s military to modernize, saying that previous military strategies will not hold up to the threats of modern warfare.

25 Years of the Cambodian Army Command

The Cambodian military has a long history dating back to the Funan Kingdom of the 1st century AD, when the first monarchs first ruled Khmer territory. Since then, the military has evolved according to…

Cambodia Shows Its Strength on 25th Army Anniversary

PHNOM PENH: The Cambodian government celebrated 25 years of a united army on January 24, 2024. Prime Minister Hun Manet presided over a parade that included armored combat vehicles, rocket launchers,…

DPM Meets with Logistics CEO to Expand Investment

PARIS: While accompanying Prime Minister Hun Manet on his state visit to France, Vice-President of the Council for the Development of Cambodia, Sun Chanthol, met with the CEO of logistics company CMA…

Canal Connecting Mekong to Sea Coming Soon

PHNOM PENH: Minister of Public Works and Transport, Peng Ponea, confirmed that construction for the ambitious Funan Techo Canal project is scheduled to begin during the fourth quarter of 2024.

Goldman Sachs Aims to Expand Investment in Cambodia

PHNOM PENH: Prime Minister Hun Manet paid a courtesy call to Head of Global Affairs at Goldman Sachs Jared Cohen while on the sidelines of the 2024 World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland.

PM Meets with Leading Agriculture Companies in Switzerland

DAVOS: While attending the World Economic Forum in Switzerland this week, Prime Minister Hun Manet is holding over 40 meetings with foreign leaders and businesspeople to attract investment to Cambodia.…

PM Discusses Digital Cooperation with Japan

DAVOS: On January 17, Prime Minister Hun Manet paid a courtesy call on Japan’s Minister of Digital Development, Kono Taro, on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum 2024 in Davos, Switzerland.

National Assembly to Cooperate with UN on Human Rights

PHNOM PENH: Cambodia’s National Assembly President met with the UN’s Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) Representative to Cambodia to reaffirm Cambodia’s commitment to improving…

Trip.com Vows to Bring More Tourists to Cambodia

DAVOS: The CEO of world-class travel company Trip.com has vowed to bring more tourists to Cambodia. On January 16, Trip.com CEO Jane Sun met with Prime Minister Hun Manet to brief him on the business…

PM Meets with Grab CEO in Switzerland

DAVOS: Prime Minister Hun Manet is meeting with industry leaders from all sectors while attending the World Economic Forum in Switzerland this week, including transportation and tourism. On January 16,…

Pigs in Svay Rieng Tested for African Swine Flu

SVAY RIENG: A series pig deaths in Svay Rieng Province has raised suspicions of an African swine fever outbreak in the Kampong Ror district. Cambodian authorities are testing for the virus, but have yet…

France to Launch Cambodia’s First 3D Museum

PARIS: Prime Minister Hun Manet is following through on his promise to meet with a variety of investors during his official visit to France this week. According to his social media, the PM met with Puy…

Cambodia Asks to Strengthen Human Rights Cooperation with EU

PHNOM PENH: President of the Cambodian Human Rights Committee (CHRC), Keo Remy, met with the EU Ambassador to discuss the CHRC’s progress in human rights along with cooperation between Cambodia and the…

Kratie Touts Dolphin Births as Source of Tourism Income

KRATIE: The Kratie Provincial administration said that six dolphins were born within the province in 2023, which will serve to increase the income of the community by attracting tourists in the new year.

PM: Cambodia to Host 2026 Francophone Summit

PARIS: Prime Minister Hun Manet confirmed that Cambodia will host the Francophone Summit (CMF) in 2026, with the support of French President Emmanuel Macron.

APSARA Authority Repairs Terrace of the Elephants

SIEM REAP: Experts from the APSARA National Authority, in collaboration with the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) through the Korea Cultural Heritage Foundation (KCHF), are restoring some…

PM Says Cambodian Unity Abroad Not to Be Underestimated

PARIS: During his first official state visit to France, Prime Minister Hun Manet was greeted by over 1,000 Cambodians who live in the European Union. During his speech to the crowd, he warned his critics…

Cambodia-US Meet to Strengthen Law Enforcement Cooperation

PHNOM PENH: Minister of Interior Sar Sokha and US Ambassador to Cambodia W. Patrick Murphy have praised the results of cooperation between Cambodian and US law enforcement agencies in information sharing…

Cambodia Exports First 500 Tons of Rice to UAE

PHNOM PENH: Minister of Commerce Cham Nimul celebrated 500 tons of Cambodian rice being exported to the United Arab Emirates by One Road Group on January 12.

PM Aims for Drug-Free Cambodia with 2024 Campaign

PHNOM PENH: The 2024 campaign against illegal drugs is the ninth campaign aimed at turning Cambodia into a drug-free country as drug epidemics continue to spread both regionally and globally.

Women Urged to Preserve Traditional Cultural Identity

PHNOM PENH: Prime Minister Hun Manet has set forth certain goals and policies since taking office in August. Many of his strategies are a part of his economic Pentagon Strategy, a roadmap for Cambodia’s…